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Without continuous growth there can be no real achievement – Prof Linda du Plessis
2017-05-30 “Without continuous growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and, success have no real meaning.” This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, acting campus rector of the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark. During the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prophecy-fate-and-glory-%25E2%2580%2593-noble-boys%25E2%2580%2599-rise-brilliance
Of prophecy, fate and glory – the Noble Boys’ rise to brilliance
2019-09-16 “This is the greatest moment of my life,” said Sir Alex Ferguson when his side beat Bayern Munich in the summer of ’99, completing their famous Champions League final comeback. Seeing the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Lindane Nkabinde’s 25-yard cracker…http://news.nwu.ac.za/calling-all-sasolburg-fempreneurs-enter-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-enterprising-women-programme-now
Calling all Sasolburg fempreneurs: enter the NWU’s Enterprising Women Programme now!
2020-02-24 Entrepreneurship is more than just a buzzword: it is perceived to be one of the most significant economic and social developments in the world at present. Excitingly enough, more and more women are stepping up to own and run businesses in numbers that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-niche-area-joins-engineering-faculty
NWU research niche area joins engineering faculty
2018-02-21 The new year brings with it fresh challenges and opportunities, and in the case of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Multilingual Speech Technology research group, also an exciting announcement. As from January 2018 the research group – better known as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-finalist-2018-women-science-awards
NWU researcher is finalist for 2018 Women in Science Awards
2018-08-20 Prof Ilani Loubser, an associate professor at the Centre for Space Research and also the subject chair of physics at North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Potchefstroom, has been announced as a finalist in the Department of Science and Technology’s (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-study-explores-need-transport-more-freight-rail
NWU study explores the need to transport more freight via rail
2022-10-11 “To effectively and efficiently transport freight from its point of origin to its desired destination across the country and continent, all modes of transport should be utilised,” says Resego Lentlokane, a North-West University (NWU) transport economics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-phd-candidate-research-focuses-treating-obesity-and-type-2-diabetes
NWU PhD candidate research focuses on treating obesity and type 2 diabetes
2022-10-24 By Ontiretse Motingwa “As a complicated and ever-evolving field, science requires scientists and researchers who are resilient, determined, and knowledgeable. They must also have a great willingness to learn and use new skills and scientific concepts…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-defence-goalkeeper-jevukas-capable-hands
NWU Eagles’ defence is in goalkeeper Jevuka’s capable hands
2022-07-26 On 28 July 2022, the North-West University's (NWU’s) football team will face the University of the Free State (UFS) in the second round of the Varsity Football tournament. In the first round UFS defeated the University of Pretoria (UP) by 3 goals to 0.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-crowned-pirates-champions
NWU crowned as Pirates champions
2022-06-21 They know only one road: forwards. They know only one result: winning. The first rugby team of the North-West University (NWU) was crowned as the champions of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Pirates League in Alberton on Saturday, 11 June when they beat Wits 31–…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-mathematics-role-modern-theory
Inaugural lecture explores mathematics' role in modern theory
2024-03-18 Prof Thekiso Seretlo, a mathematics professor at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a captivating inaugural lecture on 13 March 2024, at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus. The lecture, titled "The role of finite simple groups in Clifford-Fischer Theory:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/balancing-spreadsheets-and-ambition-cimone-louws-journey-purpose-and-perseverance
Balancing spreadsheets and ambition: Cimoné Louw’s journey of purpose and perseverance
2025-06-26 In celebration of Youth Month – a time to recognise the boldness, creativity and grit of South Africa’s emerging leaders – we spotlight Cimoné Louw, a dynamic 26-year-old whose career path proves that precision, purpose and passion are a powerful combination…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-biochemists-rooibos-and-broccoli-research-offers-hope-heart-disease
Young biochemist’s rooibos and broccoli research offers hope for heart disease
2025-07-25 Cardiovascular diseases remain among the world’s leading killers, but everyday foods like rooibos tea and broccoli may hold the key to protecting the heart, according to new research from the North-West University (NWU). This was the core finding of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chief-electoral-commissioner-encourages-voter-participation
Chief electoral commissioner encourages voter participation
2024-02-23 The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) recently collaborated with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to organise a guest lecture at the Vanderbijlpark Campus in celebration of World Day of Social Justice. The lecture…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-soar-2026-varsity-cup-final
NWU Eagles soar into the 2026 Varsity Cup final
2026-04-07 The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Varsity Cup Final in emphatic fashion, dismantling FNB Maties 50 – 10 in a blockbuster semi-final fixture at the Fanie du Toit Sportsgrounds on Monday, 6 April. The dominant victory…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/riskmanagement
Economic Sciences with Risk Management
2024-12-02 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Risk managers play a critical role in identifying, measuring, and managing exposure to financial and non-financial risks using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Understanding financial market regulations and operations enables risk managers to…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Financial Risk Management Investment Management Bank Risk Management Derivative Instruments , Degree options, BCom Economics with Risk Management Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH05 BCom Economics with Risk Management - Extended programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time…, Admission requirements, BCom Economics with Risk Management APS: 26 Mathematics: Levels 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom Economics with Risk Management - Extended programme APS: 24 Mathematics: Levels 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 6 (70% and more)…, Career opportunities , Bank management Financial risk management Corporative and city treasurer Funds- and asset management SAFEX trade Money-, capital- and stock market Economic advice , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/caring-presence-nursing-0
Caring presence in nursing
2020-12-15 The purpose of the Caring presence in nursing project is to gain a deeper understanding of Presence, and its impact in nursing - for nurses and patients, as well as to create awareness on caring presence in nursing. Post-graduate students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/quality-steers-nwu-ranking-excellence
Quality steers NWU to ranking excellence
2020-07-31 The quality subject offerings in the fields of atmospheric science, clinical medicine, education, hospitality and tourism management, and public health at the North-West University (NWU) have elevated the university in global rankings. It is also a great…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/iea-task-30-workshop-2025
IEA Task 30 Workshop 2025
2025-11-07 We are pleased to welcome you to the 19th IEA Task 30 Workshop – an exclusive, invitation-only gathering under the umbrella of the IEA Advanced Fuel Cells Technology Collaboration Programme (AFC TCP). This international workshop builds on the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/short-courses
Short Courses
2026-05-12 The School of Pharmacy at North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus offers a range of Certificate and Short Learning Programs designed for continuing professional development (CPD). Delivered through flexible distance learning, these courses provide…http://news.nwu.ac.za/who-healthiest-university